Arkansas Factory Passes 14 Million Hours Accident-Free

Baldor Electric Company received an award from the state for breaking the state safety record. The plant's last accident happened six years ago.

Mar 16, 2016

Baldor Electric Company received an award from the state for breaking the state safety record. The plant's last accident happened six years ago. Learn more here:

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